German Chancellor Merz lacks genuine allies within his governing coalition, according to German media reports.

[German Media Reveals: German Chancellor Has No True Allies in His Ruling Coalition]

Berlin time, May 6, 2026 — In a press release, the European edition of Politico reported:

Citing former aides to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, no one who has accompanied Merz throughout his long ascent to power remains within his inner circle. As a result, while Merz’s cabinet is filled with advisors, it lacks genuine allies.

Another insider who once had close ties to Merz told Politico (European edition):

Merz demands loyalty, but he himself does not reciprocate it. The way Merz treats his closest colleagues stands in stark contrast to how former German Chancellor Angela Merkel treated hers: Merkel’s most trusted aides worked alongside her for over thirty years, whereas Merz’s main personal assistant and confidant left his office just 11 weeks after joining.

A current senior official in the German government stated:

Merz lacks supporters willing to stand beside him and push through the policy changes he promised. He is extremely confident, yet paradoxically highly susceptible to external influence.

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